Lotan

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An Edomite and son of Seir, and father of Hori and Hemam.

About Lotan

Seir’s eldest son (Gn 36:20) and a chief of the native Horite inhabitants of Edom (vv 22, 29). Lotan had two sons, Hori and Homam (1 Chr 1:38–39).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Seir
Half-siblings 7
Shobal, Zibeon, Anah (Son of Seir), Dishon, Ezer, Dishan, Timna (Genesis 36:22)
Children 2
Hori, Hemam
Nieces & Nephews 18
Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, Onam, Aiah, Anah (Genesis 36:24), Dishon (Genesis 36:25), Oholibamah (Genesis 36:25), Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, Cheran, Bilhan, Zaavan, Akan, Uz (Genesis 36:28), Aran

Key References

Genesis 36:20

These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,

Genesis 36:22

The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.

1 Chronicles 1:38

The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.

All Scripture References (5)

Genesis (3)
Genesis 36:20

These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,

Genesis 36:22

The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.

Genesis 36:29

These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,

1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 1:38

The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.

1 Chronicles 1:39

The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.